Universal salvation? Unity of God? How will we ever find common ground? This year we mark the 60th anniversary of when Unitarians and Universalists merged to become one religion. We will explore the history of these two denominations and how they evolved over the years to become the faith that we practice today. Come join … Continue reading A Unitarian and a Universalist Walk into a Bar…
Welcome back! During this, our annual coming-together celebration, we will gather outside to sing, listen to stories, and co-mingle the water we’ve collected from our special places during the summer. Whether that water is from the banks of the Ganges or your local pond, come share your experiences with us. This will be an outdoor … Continue reading Ingathering Service
TO JOIN THE SERVICE, CLICK here. For hymns, here. For the Order of Service, here.This being our last regular church service of the year, we will be doing something special: we will gather in-person out on our Meetinghouse Park! However, we will also stream the service for anyone who wishes to join us remotely from … Continue reading Bridging Toward the Future
TO JOIN THE SERVICE, CLICK here. For hymns, here. For the Order of Service, here. As we kick off Pride Month, come join us for this service where we honor LGBTQIA+ folks. During this intergenerational service, we will hear testimonials from folks showing pride in their gender identity, gender expression, and sexuality. For regardless of … Continue reading Pride Sunday
TO JOIN THE SERVICE, CLICK here. For Order of Service, here. For hymns, here. Universal salvation? Unity of God? How will we ever find common ground? This month we mark the 60th anniversary of when Unitarians and Universalists merged to become one religion. We will explore the history of these two Christian denominations and how … Continue reading A Unitarian and a Universalist Walk into a Bar…
After 14 months of being physically apart, we look forward to the day when we are able to safely worship together again. What will church look like after COVID? What things do we want to keep and what should we change? How will we grow the congregation in ways that are healthy and sustainable, without … Continue reading What Comes Next?
On this Mother’s Day, we will honor all of those caregivers in our lives, be they mothers or fathers, aunts, uncles, grandparents, or trusted friends. During this intergenerational worship service, everyone will be given the opportunity to express appreciation for all of the caregivers in our lives who loved us, even when we were at … Continue reading Thanks for Caring
Our congregation is on an ongoing journey of shaping our welcoming community through our anti-racism and anti-oppression work. One part of this journey involves the proposed 8th Principle, which reads: “We … covenant to affirm and promote: Journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably … Continue reading You Are Welcome Here … as Long as You Fit In
TO JOIN THE SERVICE, CLICK here. For Order of Service, here. For hymns, here. On this Sunday we will celebrate the culmination of our annual fund drive. By pledging to our congregation each year, we re-affirm our commitment to one another and to the work of First Parish. Come join us for a joyous online … Continue reading Commitment Sunday
TO JOIN THE SERVICE, CLICK here. For Order of Service, here. For hymns, here. The story of Easter has been a source of strength for nearly two thousand years. What in our own lives might need resurrection, and how is resurrection already happening around us? Come explore all that might be beginning again in your … Continue reading Beginning Again
